Successful implementation of widespread pharmacogenetic testing discussed this week in The Atlantic
An article this week in The Atlantic presents the story of widespread testing for HLA genotypes in some Southeast Asian countries. Simple pharmacogenetic ID cards are issued to inform physicians of a patient’s risk for developing Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS)/Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN) hypersensitivity reactions if prescribed carbamazepine, allopurinol,